Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 25, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping.
In a new class added to the FEI division for international jumpers at WIHS, the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*-W, presented by Nissan of Bowie hosted 21 entries in a format that brings speed into the equation halfway through the course. Finding the clear ride in the fastest second-half time was Jessica Mendoza (GBR) on her own In the Air, who sped through in 32.32 seconds.
Just behind them in 32.79 seconds were Jordan Coyle (IRL) and King Kannan GP, owned by Elan Farm.
Carly Anthony (USA) and Jet Blue, owned by Portfolio Horses, finished third with a time of 34.27 seconds.
“The two phase actually worked in my favor today because I rode her in the costume class yesterday,” said Mendoza, who placed third in the Accumulator class. “She went fast, so it was nice to get the first seven or eight jumps just getting her back and not rushing. Then getting to do the last few jumps fast is always fun with her.”
Mendoza found “Fly,” an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare by Air Jordan x Indoctro, in Holland and ended up also purchasing her half brother out of the same dam from their breeder. “She’s incredible,” said Mendoza, who is competing at WIHS for the first time. “She’s so athletic; she’s like a little cat when she jumps. She’s been great because I can use her for all of the speed classes, and she can be used for a big class. She’s very useful to me and so careful and wonderful.”
Final Results – $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*-W, presented by Nissan of Bowie
1) Jessica Mendoza (GBR) & In the Air – 0 / 0 – 32.32
2) Jordan Coyle (IRL) & King Kannan GP – 0 / 0 – 32.79
3) Carly Anthony (USA) & Jet Blue – 0 / 0 – 34.27
Source: Press Release from Jump Media for the Washington International Horse Show
Photos: © WIHS / Shawn McMillen Photography
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